March 2025

Palmer discusses revised fee schedule, outdoor burning concerns

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer discussed two items with the VZC Commissioners’ Court during its regular meeting March 12. The first item dealt with a revised fire marshal fee schedule which received unanimous approval from the commissioners’ court.
Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer discussed a revised fire marshal fee schedule as well as a community education period regarding outside burning March 12 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. The commissioners’ court approved the revised fire marshal fee schedule unanimously. Photo by David Barber

Edgewood boys, girls compete at Blue Bird Relays

The Edgewood boys and girls varsity track teams competed March 6 at the Blue Bird Relays in Wills Point. In the boys’ division, Edgewood finished in seventh place with 49 points.
Photo courtesy of Wills Point ISD Yearbook

Mustangs capture first state title since 1949

Following the lead of the girls’ team the week before, the Martins Mill Mustangs’ varsity boys’ basketball team came home with their own Class 2A, Division 2, State Championship trophy as they knocked off two-time defending state champion Lipan, 55-43, March 6 at The Alamodome in San Antonio.
Martins Mill Mustang senior shooting guard Jak Kinder was named as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Class 2A, Division 2, boys’ State Championship game March 6 at The Alamodome in San Antonio. The Mustangs won the school’s first boys’ state title since 1949 with a 55-43 victory over two-time defending champion Lipan. Photos courtesy of the Martins Mill High School Yearbook Staff

Van EDC receives state recognition for second consecutive year

For the second year in a row, the City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was recognized with an Economic Excellence Recognition award from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). The award recipients for 2024 were announced during the 2025 TEDC Winter Conference Feb.

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Mar 04, 25 through Mar 11, 25. Justin Ellis Platter, 43, Wills Point, Theft of prop>=$2,500<$30K.